Raymond Cenotaph

The Raymond Cenotaph arrived in Raymond exactly one week after Armistice Day, November 11th, 1930. The Cenotaph was constructed in memory of the men who lost their lives while serving on active duty during the First World War. At a later time a tribute for the men who lost their lives in the Second World War were also added. A leading Italian sculptor created the statue of a soldier in solemn repose. The Memorial was originally scheduled for unveiling on Armistice Day, November 11th, 1930. The sculptor was on hand to set the statue on the base for unveiling. unfortunately, due to the statues late arrival from Italy, and bad weather conditions, the unveiling did not occur until Dominion Day, 1931. In May of 1962, almost thirty years later, another plaque was added to the north side of the Cenotaph. The plaque was placed in position by members of the Raymond branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. Funds for the plaque were raised by Legion members during the winter months at bingo games and whist parties, which were arranged for the public as well as the Legion members. The plaques matches the one which hangs on the east side of the memorial and marks the memory of the men who lost their lives while serving on active duty during the Second World War.